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How to get fromAptos to Palo Altoby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Aptos to Palo Alto by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 1 bus, bus, Caltrain

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    1. Take the bus from Soquel Dr & E Ledyard Way to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2h 24m
    $9–21

  2. Drive  46.9 mi

    1. Drive from Aptos to Palo Altocar car 46.9 mi
    1h
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Aptos to Palo Altotaxi taxi 46.9 mi
    1h
    $160–190

Aptos to Palo Alto by bus and train

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Aptos, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Aptos to Palo Alto. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Soquel Ave & Front, walk to Front, take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, then take the train to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound. Alternatively, you can drive from Aptos to Palo Alto in around 1h.

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